Which failure mode becomes likely when interstitial fluid pressure rises significantly above normal levels within tissues?

💡 Explanation

Edema is likely because elevated interstitial fluid pressure overwhelms the lymphatic system's capacity to drain fluid. This causes fluid accumulation in tissues, therefore edema develops, rather than the increased cellular function implied by other options.

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